1. | 1 Franz Söldner – Urban Mobility Action Plan – 6th European Bus and Coach Forum, Kortrijk, 16 October 2009 Urban Mobility Action Plan Franz-Xaver Söldner Clean Transport and Urban Transport European Commission EUROPEAN COMMISSION

2. | 2 Franz Söldner – Urban Mobility Action Plan – 6th European Bus and Coach Forum, Kortrijk, 16 October 2009 European Urban Transport Policy. 1998: Citizens‘ network ► European public transport information system ELTIS. 2001: 2 nd White Paper on European Transport Policy ► Importance of cities for key EU policies. 2002: CIVITAS programme ► Integrated policy and technical measures (58 cities by now). 2006: Mid-term review of White Paper ► Announcement: Green Paper on urban mobility. 2007: Green Paper on urban mobility ► Public consultation on added value of Community action. 2009: A sustainable future for transport ► Communication on strategy towards 2050. 2009: Urban Mobility Action Plan ► 20 actions (to be launched 2009-2012; review in 2012)

3. | 3 Franz Söldner – Urban Mobility Action Plan – 6th European Bus and Coach Forum, Kortrijk, 16 October 2009 Foundation for Action on Urban Mobility. Urban areas are home to 72% of the European population, cover 4% of the EU’s territory and are the origin of 85% of the EU’s GDP. Efficient transport is vital for economic growth and employment in urban areas. Urban areas face particular challenges in making transport sustainable. Urban mobility is of growing concern to citizens. Urban mobility is a central component of long- distance transport

4. | 4 Franz Söldner – Urban Mobility Action Plan – 6th European Bus and Coach Forum, Kortrijk, 16 October 2009 Role of the EU. Urban transport is integral part of Common Transport Policy (EC Treaty Art. 70-80). EU policy objectives are achievable only by including urban mobility. Replication of EU funded projects optimises use of Community funds and helps local policy. Single Market is supported by compatible rules, schemes and technologies. Efficiency of European transport system is ensured by integration, interoperability, interconnection

5. | 5 Franz Söldner – Urban Mobility Action Plan – 6th European Bus and Coach Forum, Kortrijk, 16 October 2009 Theme 1: Promoting integrated policies. Action 1:Accelerating the take-up of sustainable urban mobility plans  Guidance material, best practice exchange, training for professionals  Longer term: incentives? recommendations?. Action 2: Sustainable urban mobility and regional policy  Information on funding and state aid. Action 3: Transport for healthy urban environments  Support for development of partnerships  Synergies between health and transport policy

6. | 6 Franz Söldner – Urban Mobility Action Plan – 6th European Bus and Coach Forum, Kortrijk, 16 October 2009 Theme 2: Focusing on citizens (1). Action 4: Platform on Passenger rights in urban public transport  Dialogue with stakeholders: voluntary commitments; link to passenger rights in coach and bus services. Action 5: Improving accessibility for persons with reduced mobility  Include urban mobility in EU Disability Strategy  Targeted activities under FP7. Action 6: Improving travel information  Facilitate dissemination of travel information  Support development of multimodal journey planners

7. | 7 Franz Söldner – Urban Mobility Action Plan – 6th European Bus and Coach Forum, Kortrijk, 16 October 2009 Theme 2: Focusing on citizens (2). Action 7:Access to green zones  Study on the different access rules for the different types of green zones  Facilitate exchange of good practices. Action 8: Campaigns on sustainable mobility behaviour  Maintain support for campaigns at all levels, including for European Mobility Week. Action 9: Energy-efficient driving as part of driving education  Discuss with Member States inclusion of energy- efficient driving in driving tests for private drivers

8. | 8 Franz Söldner – Urban Mobility Action Plan – 6th European Bus and Coach Forum, Kortrijk, 16 October 2009 Theme 3: Greening urban transport. Action 10: Research and demonstration projects for lower and zero emission vehicles  Electromobility demonstration project in FP7. Action 11: Internet guide on clean and energy- efficient vehicles  Information on vehicles, markets, legislation  Support for joint procurement. Action 12: Study on urban aspects of the internalisation of external costs  Effectiveness and efficiency of pricing schemes. Action 13: Information exchange on urban pricing schemes  Input to work on internalisation of external costs

9. | 9 Franz Söldner – Urban Mobility Action Plan – 6th European Bus and Coach Forum, Kortrijk, 16 October 2009 Theme 4: Strengthening funding. Action 14: Optimising existing funding sources  New targeted RTD and demonstration activities  Maintain support for STEER, URBACT; ICT support  Funding of new actions in priority areas. Action 15: Analysing the needs for future funding  Continue CIVITAS  Define CIVITAS FUTURA  Examine funding needs in next multi-annual financial framework

10. | 10 Franz Söldner – Urban Mobility Action Plan – 6th European Bus and Coach Forum, Kortrijk, 16 October 2009 Theme 5: Sharing experience and knowledge. Action 16: Upgrading data and statistics  Study on improving data collection for urban transport and mobility  Explore synergies with existing activities. Action 17: Setting up an urban mobility observatory  Set up a virtual platform to share information and facilitate exchange of best practices. Action 18: Contributing to international dialogue and information exchange  Open up CIVITAS Forum to Eastern neighbourhood, Mediterranean and African regions  Include international dimension in CIVITAS FUTURA

11. | 11 Franz Söldner – Urban Mobility Action Plan – 6th European Bus and Coach Forum, Kortrijk, 16 October 2009 Theme 6: Optimising urban mobility. Action 19: Urban freight transport  Optimise urban logistics efficiency  Improve transport links to ensure efficient “last mile” delivery  Incorporate freight transport in local policies  Conference on urban freight transport. Action 20: Intelligent transport systems (ITS) for urban mobility  Complement ITS Action Plan for urban mobility  Study on improving interoperability

12. | 12 Franz Söldner – Urban Mobility Action Plan – 6th European Bus and Coach Forum, Kortrijk, 16 October 2009 Website Clean Transport and Urban Transport: http://ec.europa.eu/transport/urban/index_en.htm E-mail: franz-xaver.soeldner@ec.europa.eu Contacts